ABOUT UC SAN DIEGO

At the University of California San Diego, we prefer the path less traveled. And it has led us to remarkable new ways of seeing and making a difference in the world.

We Make Changemakers

Recognized as one of the top 15 research universities worldwide, our culture of collaboration sparks discoveries that advance society and drive economic impact. Everything we do is dedicated to ensuring our students have the opportunity to become changemakers, equipped with the multidisciplinary tools needed to accelerate answers to our world’s most pressing issues.

UC SAN DIEGO BY NUMBERS

UC San Diego is a rich, collaborative environment powered by bright minds dedicated to making a difference.

CREATING A HEALTHIER WORLD, ONE LIFE AT A TIME

Reimagining Public Art

UC San Diego is home to the world renowned Stuart Collection, a unique assemblage of site-specific works by leading artists of our time. From the iconic “Sun God” sculpture to the gravity-defying “Fallen Star” atop Jacobs Hall, these public art pieces are intimately tied to the identity and life of the campus.